The Washington critic., 1887-01-29
AT THE THEATRES.
ALnAuan's--NArroNAL OPERA co.

BAUGn's--NATfoNAL OPERA co.
Beginning Monday night, the National
(Amerlcan) Opera Company will give
season Of grand opera in English, closing
Saturday night. Among the famous sing
ers arc Nine. Fursch- Madi, Emma Juch,
Pauline LAllcmanl, Bertha Plerson, Cor
nclla Van Zanten, WIN. Candidus and
Myron W. Whitney The rcpertory Is as
follows: Monday, 1.-THE IIuguonots' lbal.
LETT; Tuesday, 5Fausr (balletl; Wedues-
day, "Aidah (ballet); Thursday, "Tho
Flying Dutchmann IN. BY; Friday, "LOhen-
grin" (n b.; Saturday matinee, "Orpheus
and Eurydice' ballet; night, Wharfage
Of Jeannette,p one act opera, followed by
spectacular ballet, "Coppella,n in three
actG.
the SATioSAI-"SANcY y co."
"Nancy & Co." which, according to the
New York World, is "a running river OF
merrlment,n will be presented by Arthur
Rehan's Company next Monday. The New
York Tribune thus speaks OF "Nancy "
Co.. produced by the same company, who
will present II nQxt week. at is a spark;
ling farce, replcte With comic situations.
The presentation was an unequlvotal sue
cess. Miss Carrie Turner's pcrsonatlon OF
Ndncy Brdsicr was sumptuous and bril-
liant, her acting at the close being espe-
clally fine. Messrs. Ilotto, Carlyle and
Warren did exCellently. The theatre was
dazzling picture, In which frolic and
laughter abOunded.p
THE BuoU-"TnE PLAINTIFFS WIFE"
"The Planters Wife" one of the best and
most successful OF American plays, will he
given next week at the Bljou by Harry
Lacey, supported by Miss Edna Carey and a
c 1f la thp
Rochester EJIrc,s says: The company is
much stronger than ever before, and en-
tircly new and beautiful scenery has been
painted for the piece. AS to the quailica-
tlons Of Mr Lacey, his popularity best
states that. His leading lady, Miss Edna
Carey, Is Il charming and accomplished
actress, while the other members in the cast
ate fully capable of presenting their roles
H. an artistic manner
THE AZTEC FAIR.
The Aztec Fair and Mexican Village at
the Light Infantry hall has done so well
this week aud proved SO interesting that 1t
will continue next week. Crowds OF school
children, ladies and distinguished people
have visited 1t, and 1t is has received uni
vetsal praise. Those who have visited
Mexico, and have lived there, pronounce
1t most complete and accurate exhibition
of the people and industries of that
country. The fair Is open from 1890 q.
IN. to 1890; from . to $3.50 and from to
1880 in the evening. Go at seven and visit
the fair before going TO the theatre.
DIME MusEI IM-uoLLYwooD JUVENILES.
A grand double bill will be offered to-
night by Mortimer Murdock and his ex-
cellent dramatic company, appearing in
two highly attractive plays, "0ur Cousin
from Abroad" and the "Iloop OF Gold.n
Next week those charming little artists, the
Hollywood Juvenile Opera Troupe, in the
fairy spectacle Of "Cinderella; or, the Lit
tie Glass slipper" which will be produced
in elegant style, with all the trick trans
formations and musical specialtles.
KERNAS's-RAGGED JACK COMPANY.
The Ragged Jack Combination aud Me-
teor's Speciality Company will be the double
attraction at Kernan's next week, being a
dramatic and specitlty duo, including the
Wesley Brothers, Pete McCloud In song
and dance, the Ryans musical instrumen.
talists; Williams, the ventriloquist; the
great Partisan novelty, to conclude with
dragged Jack" o three.act comedy-drama
by Richard j. Riley, and a strong company.